REL 31000 Islam and the West

(GE-Phl-Rel/CrsClt) This course consists of an overview of the history, philosophy, and theology of Islam giving particular attention to the questions about the relationship between the various Islamic and Modern Western cultures. It will address topics like the following: the origins of Islam; Islam's historic encounters with the West; and the rise and development of Modernity, with special attention given to contemporary attitudes in the West towards Islam and Islamic attitudes towards the West.

Credits

Prerequisite

ENG 17000 or HIS 10000 or three credit hours of philosophy (PHL 10200 or higher) or three credit hours of religion (REL 15000 or higher) or permission of dean.

Offered

Offered intermittently.